Every metal fan knows Michael Kiske (Helloween, Place Vendome) and Amanda Somerville. Amanda replaced Simone Simons during the American tour of Epica, while Simone was sick. She is also known for her work on the rock opera “Aina” and some studio appearances on albums of Kamelot and Avantasia.So if they record an album together, expectations are high.Frontiers Records President Serafino Perugino helped bringing the two vocalists together. Matt Sinner (Primal Fear, Sinner) and Magnus Karlsson (Starbreaker, Primal Fear) were doing most of the composing, together with Sander Gommans (After Forever) and Amanda herself.The production is perfect and makes it possible to hear the vocals clearly, because as you could expect, vocals are rather important on this record. And these are really top vocalists of the style. What an awesome vocal performance. Especially Michael has improved a lot the last years.The first song is the best track of the album. The music is very melodic and speedy. The best comparisons can be made with bands like Edguy, Avantasia and other speedy bands.Another highlight is “Silence”, of which an official videoclip has been released. Again, the vocal performance is top notch, which can be repeated for every song.Magnus Karlsson is playing excellent speedy guitar solos during the faster tracks and some brilliant emotional solos during the ballads. This is a top release for the fan of this kind of music. A lot of different sides of the style are approached although for me there are a bit too much slower tracks. But that’s what you can expect with an album full of duets. To compensate this last remark, there’s a bonus track, which is the heaviest of the album. A great addition and that’s exactly what this album is to your collection.

01. Nothing Left to Say (04:37)02. Silence (06:21)03. If I Had A Wish (04:20)04. Arise (03:14)05. End of the Road (05:10)06. Don’t Walk Away (04:31)07. A Thousand Suns (03:58)08. Rain (03:47)09. One Night Burning (04:04)10. Devil in her Heart (04:25)11. Second Chance (04:55)12. Set A Fire (Bonus Track) (03:58)